IMDb 4.7 2022 HD

Christmas Ransom

Christmas Ransom

2022
Action Adventure Comedy Family
90 min NR Australia
4.2 / 10
4.7 IMDB

When a pair of bumbling crooks hijack the Harrington and Sons toy store, a pair of kids stumble into the heist and are forced to team up with…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Adele Vuko / Dimitri Ellerington / Erin Middleton
Starring
Matthew Okine / Miranda Tapsell / Ed Oxenbould / Chai Hansen / Geneviève Lemon / Tasneem Roc / Molly Moriarty / Mike Duncan

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

festive humorous predictable charming lighthearted earnest fun straightforward bland disappointing energetic enjoyable

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 28, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

‘Christmas Ransom’ attempts to blend a heist comedy with holiday cheer, but the result is rather muddled. The plot, involving inept thieves and plucky kids, feels underdeveloped, leading to a lack of genuine tension or comedic payoff. The…

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Julian Croft
Mar 28, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

A straightforward, good-natured Christmas romp, ‘Christmas Ransom’ delivers exactly what its premise suggests. The story of a toy store heist complicated by the presence of children and a security officer unfolds with a predictable but satisfying rhythm. Matthew…

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Penelope Davies
Mar 28, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

‘Christmas Ransom’ is a delightful surprise, a genuinely fun family film that captures the spirit of the season. The chemistry between the young protagonists and the adult security officer is palpable, driving the narrative with humour and heart.…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 28, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

This festive caper, ‘Christmas Ransom’, struggles to find its footing amidst a sea of holiday films. While the notion of bumbling crooks and resourceful children is appealing, the execution feels somewhat flat. The performances, particularly from Matthew Okine,…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 28, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

‘Christmas Ransom’ offers a charming, if somewhat predictable, festive escapade. The premise of a toy store heist gone awry, with children stepping in to save the day, is a familiar trope but executed with a certain earnestness. Matthew…

FAQs

With prominent Australian actors like Matthew Okine and Miranda Tapsell in key roles, 'Christmas Ransom' likely incorporates a distinctly Australian sensibility. While the plot is a classic heist scenario, the performances and potentially some cultural nuances woven into the dialogue or setting could provide a local flavour for Australian viewers.